How do ghost stories in the late half of the 19th century Reflect changing attitudes toward
During the late 19th century, science and religion were in conflict throughout this period of time. ... One of the first mentions of a ghost was in William Shakespeare’s Play ‘Macbeth’. In this play a ghost appears, but he is only passive. ... In the stories females do not play a big part but there presence reflects the misogyny of the late 19th century. This relates to the early ghost, there hardly mentioned and the writer concentrate on the reaction of others. ... Just like the ghost in the 16th century stories. This shows that unlike the 19th century ghosts (which have developed to perform more complicated acts.) the female characters haven’t yet developed, showing the hatred of woman in the late 19th century. ... We are never told If the ghost is successful or not but we do no that 30 years on the protagonist is in a mental asylum. ... The first appearance of the ghost is in ‘Saint James Street’. The ghost has his right arm raised, which shows strength and a sense of predestination. This links to the later scene where the jurors are sleeping, as the ghost walks to the right side of each bed. The ghost links the mortal and spiritual world. ... The ghost knowledge of the trial shows its foreknowledge. ... Yet the ghost is still successful in a way but it a way he is not as the man who is sentenced to death will be hanged, so, he is closer to heaven as he dies and will probably go to heaven. In this story compared to the miniature the ghost has a bigger part. ... In this story the ghost is more powerful.